Real Madrid Set To Announce Zinedine Zidane As New Manager

The management of Real Madrid Football Club has issued a statement terminating Santiago Solari's contract as first-team coach in an effort to replace him with former manager, Zinedine Zidane.

This development came after the board of directors convened earlier today and agreed on bringing back Zidane. The Spanish Club Side President will be addressing the whole world tonight.

See statement below;

"The Real Madrid board of directors, which met today, Monday 11 March 2019, has decided to terminate Santiago Solari's contract as first-team coach, whilst Real Madrid have offered him the opportunity to remain at the club.

Real Madrid wish to thank Solari for his work, commitment and the loyalty that he has always displayed towards this club, which is his home.

The board of directors also agreed on the appointment of Zinedine Zidane as head coach of Real Madrid with immediate effect for the remainder of the season and the next three campaigns, until 30 June 2022.

The Real Madrid president will address the media alongside Zinedine Zidane at 8pm (CET) tonight in the Santiago Bernabéu media room."